Hyde County Wills Book #4 - Hyde County, NC - Wills Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Project Archives by Hyde County NCGenWeb (jmack@bbs.carolina.net) HYDE CO., N.C. RECORD OF WILLS Book # 4 - Part 3 Abstracted by Kay Lynn Midgett Sheppard 159. Estate of Reuben GIBBS, dec'd., in account with Jno. CREDLE, Adm'r. Vouchers from Jan. 1, 1818 - May Term 1818; Mentions one note in favor of the estate against Richard COX, dec'd. In obedience to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have examined the acct. and find a balance due the estate of $35.60. 22nd Augt. 1818. [signed] Matthias CREDLE, James JARVIS, Joseph SERMON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 160. Account of sales of the property of Wm. BALLANCE, dec'd., sold 6th March 1818. Various buyers were: Clinton TOOLEY, Bartee GIBBS, Zion FLOWERS, Tho. BALLANCE & Jordan GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $95.49. [signed] John BALLANCE, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 161. Estate of James BARROW, dec'd., in account with Thos. BARROW, Admr. Vouchers from 1814 - 1818 In obedience to an order of Court, we have this day examined the account of Thomas BARROW, adm'r., and find a balance of $485.95 due the estate. February 18th 1818. [signed] Zach EBORN, Henry BLOUNT, Sam'l. ______. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 162. Isaiah H. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from 1817 - 1818 Pursuant to an order of Court May Term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $438.50 due the ward. Augt. 26th 1818. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 163. Stephen MASON, minor, in acct. with Isaac SAWYER, guardian Voucher from Nov. Term 1814 when guardian bond was issued; Mentions nursing said ward for 3 months in 1814 while lame.; clothing furnished for ward 1814-1817. Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due said ward of $14.72. Augt. 29, 1818. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Elliot CLAYTON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 164. Account of sales of Malachy and Mary BURGESS sold December 24, 1817 Various buyers were: Timothy BURGESS, Hector SCOTT, Robert SPENCER, and Jon. BARNEY [signed] Timothy BURGESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 165. Peledge W. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from Aug. 20, 1817 - Aug. 1818 Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $350.24 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek Aug. 20th 1818. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 166. Cason G. SPENCER in account with Stephen GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from 1816 - 20 August 1818 Pursuant to an order of May Court, we have examined the account and find a balance of $336.98 due the ward. Done at Middle Creek Augt. 20th 1818. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY, Caleb SPENCER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 167. Estate of Shadrack SADLER with Annanias SADLER Vouchers from Aug. 1816 - Aug. 1818 Agreeable to a commission directed at May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $241.48 due said estate. Augt. 29th 1818. [signed] Thomas SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 168. Elizabeth COX in account with Benjamin SAUNDERSON, dec'd. Vouchers from Aug. 1804 - 1818 Mentions her distributive share in Jesse COX'S estate and hire of old Sarah from 1804-1808 Pursuant to an order of Nov Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due ward of $69.89. [signed] D. GIBBS, David CARTER, Jon'n. HARRIS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 169. Henry S. SPENCER in account with David GIBBS, guardian Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $1043.74 due said ward. Augt. 22nd 1818. [signed] David CARTER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, Tho. JENNETT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 170. William S. GIBBS in account with David GIBBS, guardian Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $573.87 due said ward. Done at Middleton 22nd Augt. 1818. [signed] Tho. G. JENNETT, Benj. SAUNDERSON, David CARTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 171. Pursuant to an order from May Term 1818, we as commissioners have this day proceeded to value and allot the Negroes belonging to the estate of John NEALE, dec'd., and to divide the same between Sidney NEALE, his widow, and his 3 children Benedict, Hiram & Sarah NEALE, the said children's share to be kept in common stock undivided tho each heir share now. Middle Creek June 16th 1818. 1 Negro man named Josiah valued at $600.00 drawn for the widow 1 Negro woman named Fanny valued at $275.00 1 Negro girl named Lydia valued at $225.00 1 Negro boy named Dick valued at $150.00 [signed] David CARTER, W.W. HILL, Benjamin SAUNDERSON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 172. In pursuance to an order of Court directed to us to divide the estate of Melica and Mary BURGESS between the heirs and heirs at law of Mary & Susan BURGESS, we have met and report as follows, to wit: Tho. ADAMS to have 2 Negroes named Charity & Julia John T. ADAMS to have 2 Negroes named Chain & Riley Timothy BURGESS to have 2 Negroes named Moses & Fred August 17, 1818 [signed] B. BARNEY, Sam'l. CLARK, William JORDAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 173. Nancy SELBY in account with David GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from 1818 Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $1119.50 due said ward. Done at Middleton 22nd Augt. 1818. [signed] David CARTER, Benj. SAUNDERSON, Tho. G. JENNETT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 174. Pursuant to an order of Court, we have proceeded to lay off the road and turn, the same leading from the canal along Martin SWINDELL'S line on the new road, thence along said SWINDELL'S line and Wm. SWINDELL'S line to the old public road leading to Mill Creek, the damage accessed to be nothing at all. Done & signed at the road 3rd April 1818. [signed] Wm. SELBY, Henry LATHAM, J.K. GIBBS, Wm. CAHOON, Benajah WATSON, Tho. JONES, Silas JONES, Benjamin HALL, Benj. WATSON, Hardy SWINDELL, John NORTHAN, Patrick CARROWON. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 175. Matilda WINFIELD in account with Rich'd DAVIS, guardian Vouchers from 1810-1818; Mentions 2/3 hire of Negro Ishmael from 1810-1818. [signed] Richard DAVIS, guardian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 176. In obedience to an order of Court to us directed to divide the personal property of William CORDING, dec'd., agreeable to deceased will, we find the personal estate worth $5279.50. Each of the four heirs to receive $1319.87. And after placing them in 4 lots, we proceeded to divide and find that William JORDAN who intermarried with Aretta CORDING, drew lot #1 containing the following Negroes: Lois valued at $415.00 Jude valued at $402.50 Aden valued at $175.00 Juda valued at $130.00 Mike valued at $255.00 And further find that Wm. JORDAN has to pay to the guardian of his heirs the sum of $57.62. Witness our hands and seals this 30th day of December 1817. [signed] Zach EBORN, Henry BLOUNT, Sam'l. TOPPING, Littleton EBORN, C. MALESON ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 177. Estate of Spencer HENRY, in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r. Vouchers from 1812-1818; Mentions a debt for "nursing dec'd. for 11 days in his last sickness" and paying Tho. HARRIS $4.00 for a coffin. Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance due the estate of $213.55. May 1st 1818. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Washington GIBBS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 178. Jeremiah GIBBS' estate to Stephen GIBBS, Adm'r. Vouchers from November Term 1816 - May Term 1818; Mentions paying Elliot CLAYTON $4.00 for coffin & bills for keeping Negro Fan & children and Negroes Sarah and boy Bryon. Pursuant to an order of May Court 1818, we have examined the account and find a balance of $59.31 due said Adm'r. Augt. 20, 1818. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Jonathan HARRIS, Wm. SELBY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 179. Agreeable to a commission from Augt. Term 1817, we met and laid off to widow CLARK (first name not mentioned) and family one year's provision out of the crop and stock at hand. Various household furnishings listed as well as corn, yeopon, coffee, sugar, etc. 21 Nov 1817. [signed] John SELBY, SENR., Banister MIDYETT, Saml. GIBBS, JUNR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 180. Thompsy GIBBS in account with Nath'l. CREDLE, guardian Vouchers from Feb. Term 1816 - Nov. 1817 Pursuant to an order of Court Aug. Term 1817, we have examined the account and find a balance of $17.79 due said ward. November 10th 1817. [signed] Morgan GIBBS, Joseph HARRIS, Abel L. TOOLEY - Auditors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 181. Estate of Mitchael ROSE with Amos NEALE, Adm'r. Vouchers from Aug. Term 1815 - May Term 1816 In obedience to an order of Court May term 1818, we have examined the account and find the sum of $18.92 1/2 due the estate. 22nd Augt. 1818. [signed] Morgan GIBBS, James JARVIS, Matthias CREDLE - Auditors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 182. (This item was found in Will Book 4 on a separate sheet of paper in an entirely different handwriting than found in the will book pages. No county was listed. I have tried to translate it in full.) Mary SMITH had a daughter whose name was Mary, which daughter married a BOTRON and had a daughter by the name of Elizabeth to whom the Negro Betsey was given by the will of her grandmother, Mary SMITH, at August Term 1785. Wm. RUSSELL, Esqr. was appointed guardian to Elizabeth BOTRON. May Term 1785 - on motion it was ordered that a commission issue to Seth HARVEY or some other justices assigned to keep the peace for this county, to take the deposition on oath of Samuel DAVIS in behalf of T.L. BOUORYGUARD in a suit bought by him against Wm. RUSSELL, Esqr., executor of Mary BOTRON, deceased. August 1785. James JASPER & Elizabeth JASPER, executor and executrix of the estate of Mary SMITH Vs. T.L. BOUORYGUARD. Found for the plaintiff the sum of 234? pounds. The amount of sales of the estate of Mary SMITH, dec'd., rendered into Court by Henry SCOTT, Sheriff. Recorded November Term 1785. James JASPER, executor of Mary SMITH, rendered into Court the amount as executor on oath amended and allowed and ordered to be recorded. An additional inventory of the estate of Mary BOTRON, deceased, rendered into court by oath of Wm. RUSSELL, executor. {North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900 by Thornton W. Mitchell lists the will of a Mary BOTSON in Hyde County, NC in 1785 found in Record of Wills 1, pg. 129. In places the name looked like BATSON, BOTSON & BOTRON.} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 183. Various articles listed were: tables, chairs, cattle, loom, gun, tools, etc. "The above articles has been allowed for dower of provision." No date given. [signed] Milinda x DANIELS, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 184. Account of the hire of Negroes belonging to Seth HARVEY - Interest to March 1st 1818 Vouchers from 1806 - 1817; Mentions Negroes Jack, Sam, Stephen, and small boy named Jim. [not signed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 185. Seth HARVEY, minor, in account with Whyriott ORMOND, guardian Vouchers from Jany. 2, 1807 - Sept. 1817; Amount due ward of $240.13 [not signed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 186. John UFFORD 12 March 1818/Probate: November Term 1818 Wife: Mary UFFORD I bequeath my plantation at the fork of the road, my house & lot at Germanton, beds & furniture, a Negro girl named Peg, 6 stool chairs, all provisions in the house, ploughs, hoes, and cattle. Daughter: Elizabeth to have two beds & furniture, Negro girl named Roxisanah and if the will of Ebenezer BELL, dec'd., should stand, I wish for her to be paid $400.00 cash. Daughter: Malvina to have two beds & furniture, a Negro girl named Phebe and $400.00 to be paid by my executors provided the will of Ebenezer BELL should stand. All property not given away to be sold to pay my debts and any residue to be equally divided between my wife and her children. Wit: Rich'd. M.G. MOORE, Jaboc TOOLEY [signed] John UFFORD PS: I leave my beloved friend Israel WILKINSON my executor to this my last will and testament as long as he does stay in the family and if he should not stay in the family until he settles my business, I wish for my wife to choose some good man to be my executor and guardian to my children. I also wish for my executor to collect all the money that I have in the hands of officers immediately in order to pay what I owe on ________ as fast as it _________. {North Carolina Wills: A Testator Index, 1665-1900 by Thornton W. Mitchell listed the above as the will of John AFFORD found in Will Book 4; pg. 136. I transcribed it as John UFFORD.} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 187. Account of sales of the property of Cason GIBBS, SEN'R. sold April 28, 1826. Various buyers were: Littleton GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, Isaiah SPENCER, Oliver GIBBS, Cason JONES, W.S. GIBBS, and Jesse GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $83.72 and consisted of lambs & sheep. [signed] Oliver GIBBS, Exet'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 188. Israel WILKINSON 29 December 1818/Probate: February Term 1820 Wife: Mary WILKINSON I give all household & kitchen furniture, farming tools, hogs, horses, cattle, sheep & provision on hand. I lend to my wife during her lifetime my Negro men York and Isaac and Negro woman Lyd and her child Sutton. I lend to my wife the plantation whereon I now live. To: William GORDAN and Betsey WILKINSON I give my Negro girl Nance and her two children, Clarrisy and Eunecy, provided they never claim or demand from me, my wife, or any heirs anything on account of the estate of Frederick WILKINSON and the estate of Jesse WILKINSON. And if they are not satisfied with Nance and her 2 children, then it is my desire that my wife should have them. Brother: Bryan WILKINSON to have as much of my land as will make his land where he lives 15 poles wide on the front and 10 poles wide on the back. Brother: Abraham WILKINSON, after the death of my wife, to have the plantation where I now live together with all lands adjoining not before given away. Also all my right in the lands over Creek which formerly belonged to Lovey WILKINSON. Also my Negro man Isaac after my wife's death. To: Richard RICHARDS all the claims I hold against him. To: Daniel WILKINSON the tract of land I bought from James WILKINSON, dec'd. Brothers & Sisters: Abram WILKINSON, Marvel WILKINSON, Benjamin WILKINSON, Mary WILKINSON & Dinah WILKINSON to have Negroes York, Lyd & Sutton after my wife's decease. After my debts are paid I give the remaining notes, bonds & other debts due to me to be divided equally between my 5 brothers and sisters and my wife, making 6 shares. Executor: brothers, Abram & Brian WILKINSON Wit: Seth B. JORDAN, G.G. BOURGEOIS [signed] Isl. WILKINSON {pg. 138} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 189. Jacob GASKILL, JUNR. Of Mattamuskeet 20 Oct 1820/Probate: Nov. Term 1820 Wife: Prudence GASKILL I give all my lands in Hyde County and I give all my Negroes to her for her lifetime except three. Son: Benjamin GASKILL to have Negro boy named Norage Son: Wm. G. GASKILL to have Negro girl named Sarah Son: Richard GASKILL to have Negro girl named Beal Executors: wife Prudence GASKILL and brother, Thomas GASKILL On the back of the will are the following words: "and I would wish that Daniel to be set free at the death of my wife and also Beal & Thial" [signed] Jacob GASKILL {pg. 139} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 190. William CREDLE 2 October 1819/Probate: November Term 1820 Wife: Peggy I bequeath one bed & furniture, one cow and calf, spinning wheel, one table & chairs and the use of the plantation where I now live. My Negro Matt I lend to her to maintain & school the children and if she neglects to maintain and school them then my executors to take the property out of her hands and see that the children are well dealt by. Daughter: Rebecah to have my Negro girl Bet, one feather bed & furniture, one cow and calf and 1/2 of Negro Matt at my wife's death. Four sons: Tilson, Benjamin, Nathaniel, & Samuel I give my land to be divided equally by my executors when Tilson comes of age 20 and if the executors cannot agree upon division then some other persons to make the division, majority ruling. Son: Benjamin to have Lewis Executors: Nathaniel & Matthias CREDLE Wit: John L. SWINDELL, Daniel CREDLE [signed] Wm. CREDLE Amendment to will - July 4th 1820 I wish all my sons to be made equal in the land but Benjamin to have Lewis more than the rest. I wish the girls equal. [signed] William CREDLE {pg. 140} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 191. Benjamin GIBBS, JUNR. of Hyde County 29 Nov 1813/Probate: None listed Son: Noah GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live...the western part Son: William GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live ...the middle part Son: Benjamin GIBBS 1/3 part of my land & plantation where I now live ...the eastern part. Six daughters: Polly, Aquilla, Rachael, Cassandra, Nancy & Milly GIBBS to divide equally all my household furniture. Executors: 2 sons, Noah & William GIBBS Wit: Caleb SPENCER, Stephen GIBBS [signed] Benjamin GIBBS {pg. 141} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 192. Frederick ROPER No date on will/Probate: November Term 1820 Wife: (not named) all my property as it now stands during her life or widowhood that she may give my younger children a good, common education and at her death or marriage, I give to my Grand daughter, Nancy, one bed & furniture, one cow & calf, one wheel and one pair of cards. Sons: (not named) I give all my lands to be equally divided. Executors: Benjamin GIBBS, JUNR. and son, Jno. W. ROPER Wit: Jno. BLACKWELL, Hen. S. SPENCER [signed] Frederick ROPER {pg. 142} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 193. Benjamin GIBBS of Hyde Co. 17 Oct 1820/Probate: November Term 1820 Wife: Mary GIBBS to have the use of my plantation whereon I live during her natural life and 4 Negroes, viz: Jack, Chane, Bet, & old Jinny; one bedstead & furniture, 1 cow & calf, 1 2-year old mare, 2 trunks, bureau & furniture. Son: Benjamin GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land & plantation including the buildings, whereon I now live after my wife's death; also 1/2 of 7 Negroes named Milly, Moriah, Bartlet, Seth, Gibbs, Easter & Becca. One bed and furniture. Also Negro man Sharper and old Negro Adam and my new gun. Daughter: Nancy GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land where I now live including the middle of the tract, after my wife's decease; also 1/2 of the above named 7 Negroes; also to have Negro boy Aaron. Daughter: Mandy GIBBS to have 30 acres of land lying on the west side of the road leading from Middle creek to Wysockin adjoining the lands of John JENNETT & Thomas JENNETT. Also 4 Negroes named Bob, Dinah, Edney & Minra? Son: Lockhard GIBBS to have the land & plantation on Far Creek adjoining the lands of Ricketts GIBBS and Margaret WEBSTER. Also 4 Negroes named Elijah, Wilson, Lydia & Elizar. Daughter: Dorcas Jane GIBBS to have 1/3 of the land & plantation whereon I live after my wife's death, that part adjoining the main road and her division to run across my plantation so Benjamin, Nancy and Dorcas shall each have 1/3 of the good land and 1/3 of the marsh. All residue of the estate not already given is to be sold on a credit of 6 months and used to pay my just debts, the remaining to be divided equally between my said children: Benjamin, Nancy, Mandy, Lockhart & Dorcas Jane GIBBS. Executors: John W. ROPER, Benjamin SAUNDERSON, Wilson GIBBS Wit: John CARROW, William HALL [signed] Benjamin GIBBS {pg. 142} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 194. Agreeable to an order of Court, we have met to lay off to Mariam RICHARDS, widow of Shadrick RICHARDS, dec'd., her one year's provision. The crop & stock being sold already, we have allotted $32.85 out of the amount of account sales and ordered the administrator to pay over to the widow the said amount. August 22nd 1820. [signed] John SELBY, JR., Mat. BELL, William BLOUNT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 195. Pursuant to an order of Court November Term 1820, we as commissioners were summoned to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jeremiah GIBBS, minor, dec'd., amongst the several heirs as follows: Lot #1 to William CAHOON who drew Sarah valued at $300.00 Lot #2 to Stephen GIBBS who drew Fan valued at $281.00 Lot #3 to Selby SPENCER who drew Susan valued at $225.00 Lot #4 to Zach GIBBS who drew Briant valued at $295.00 Lot #5 to John JENNETT who drew Sam valued at $234.00 Lot #6 to Robert JENNETT who drew Mary & Simeon valued at $250.00 Lot #7 to Elizabeth GIBBS who drew Albert valued at $189.00 Lot #8 to W.B. GIBBS who drew Ben & Lyd valued at $246.00 Division made at Mattamuskeet the 2nd day of January 1821. [signed] Benj. SAUNDERSON, John J. BONNER, John W. ROPER, Hen. GIBBS 3rd, Cason JONES - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 196. Account of sales of the property of Jos. MASTERS sold by the Admr. 24th day of March 1826 on a 6 months credit. The only buyers were: Saml. MASTERS who bought Negro boy Ellick for $400.00, Jas. McCLOUD and Jesse GIBBS who bought Negro boy Isaac for $426.50. Total amount of sale was $899.55. [signed] Wm. SELBY, Saml. MASTERS, Admrs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 197. Joseph M. GIBBS in account with T.B. GIBBS, guardian Mentions taxes paid for the years 1823 & 1824 We have examined the guardian account and find the sum of $2.92 due the ward. May 31, 1826. [signed] Wm. CAHOON, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 198. Account of sales of the estate of Robert JENNETT, SENR. Sold 8th day December 1822 Various buyers were: Robert JENNETT, John JENNETT, David GIBBS, SENR., W.B. SPENCER, J. FARROW, & Mary JENNETT. (This was not signed and looked as if part of it was missing. The bottom 2/3 of this page and the whole of the next page were totally blank.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 199. Account of sales of the personal property of the late Watson GIBBS sold on 6 months credit by Caleb SPENCER and Israel SHELDON, Admrs., with the will annexed. 24 March 1826. Various buyers were: Elizabeth GIBBS, John HOLLOWAY, David CUTRELL, Jones W. SPENCER, Chris'r. FLETCHER, Wallace BALLANCE, & Thos. CARROW who bought Negro Boston for $300.00. Total amount of sale was $572.15. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Isr. SHELDON, Admrs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 200. Cason HARRIS in account with Drucilla, Joseph, Christian, & Cason WARD Vouchers from May Term 1825 - February 1826 Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find the sum of $160.12 due the wards. May Term 1826. [signed] Jno. J. BONNER, Major CLARK, Matthias CREDLE - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 201. Polly GIBBS in account with Thomas B. GIBBS Mentions land taxes paid for 1823 & 1824. Agreeable to an order of Court, we have examined the account and find due the ward $11.43. May 31, 1826. [signed] Wm. CAHOON, Robert JENNETT - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 202. Oliver GIBBS in right of his wife in account with Charity A. & Nancy M. FARROW, orphans of Miles FARROW Vouchers from August 31, 1824 - Feb. 28, 1826 We have examined the account and find the sum of $185.68 due the heirs. [signed] Cason JONES, John J. BONNER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 203. Account of sales of the estate of Ruth GIBBS sold at 6 months credit December 20, 1825. Various buyers were: Samuel SPENCER, Caleb BALLANCE, Isaac SAWYER, Benedict NEAL, Thos. BONNER and R.S. HALL. This sale consisted mostly of stock and crops and amounted to $801.44. [signed] Benedict NEAL, Adm'r. with will annexed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 204. Cason GIBBS, SEN'R. of Hyde Co. 15 February 1825/Probate: May Term 1826 Wife: Phebe GIBBS I lend 1/2 of the land whereon I live including my manor plantation and improvements during her natural life. Also the privilege of getting timber off the 25 acres of pine land lying on Wysockin road. Also I lend the privilege of getting cypress rails out of Cypress Swamp that I purchased from William GIBBS and Lovett BELL. I also lend her the following Negroes: old Jack, Barbara, Caleb and Fan. Also one horse named Dragon and one mare named Poll. One plow, 2 hoes, 2 axes, 1 cart, 1 handsaw, 1 canoe and 1 grindstone. It is my desire that she shall keep all the children in minority together with her and maintain them. Daughter: Sally GASKINS and her children having already received their legacy, I have nothing more to add. Daughter: Mahala EASTER to have 10 shillings, she having received her legacy before. Son: Samuel GIBBS having heretofore received Negro man Wallace, I have nothing more to add. Daughter: Dinah WATSON to have one old Negro woman named Jude and $50.00 beside what I have already given her. Son: Cason GIBBS to have 10 shillings, he having heretofore received his legacy. Daughter: Eliz'h. SPENCER to have one Negro man named David, commonly called Taff. Son: Jesse GIBBS to have 10 shillings, he having received his legacy before, except Negro man Toney, which I now give him. Son: Jordan GIBBS to have the tract of land and all the stock I bought of Clinton TOOLEY in Swanquarter. Also Negro boy named Jack which he has already received. Also the papers I hold against him. Daughter: Louisa GIBBS to have Negro woman Till?, said Negro now in her possession, as is all the rest of the legacy she has received before. Daughter: Esther DAVIS to have Negro girl named Hannah?, the rest of her legacy already received. Son: Carney GIBBS to have the western 1/2 of all my land at Waupopin. Also the westernmost 1/2 of all the land I bought of the CARTER patent on the south side of the Lake. Also 1/2 of 50 acres of swamp land I bought of CLAYTON joining Lemuel CARTWRIGHT on the north side of the Lake, reserving to my wife the privilege of getting rail timber. Also one Negro man named Jonathan. Also 1/2 of my stock at Waupopin, 1 bed and furniture, and 1/2 dozen chairs. Son: Oliver GIBBS to have the eastern 1/2 of all my land at Waupopin, 1/2 of the stock, 1/2 of the land I bought in the CARTER patent, the eastern 1/2 of all the land I bought of William GIBBS and Lovett BELL on the south side of the Lake, 1/2 of 50 acres of swamp land I bought of CLAYTON. Also one Negro boy named Ishmael, 1 bed and furniture, and $50.00 for the purpose of buying household furniture. Daughter: Alesy HOWARD having already received her legacy, I have no more to add. Daughter: Nancy GIBBS to have Negro girl named Rose, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 linen wheel and 1 truck and chest. Son: Littleton GIBBS to have the northwestern 1/2 of the land where I live. Also 25 acres of piney land on Wysockin road which I bought from Edward GRAY, reserving my wife's privilege. Also 50 acres of marsh at Horn? Point. Also a Negro boy named Abram, 4 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 horse yearling and $50.00 to buy himself household furniture. Also Negro Caleb after my wife's decease. Daughter: Drucilla to have one Negro girl named Milla, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 linen wheel, and 1 trunk and chest. Son: Volentine GIBBS to have the southeastern part of the land where I now live, being the part lent to my wife. Also 50 acres of land I bought of Nathan JENNETT. Also 70 acres of marsh in the tract in Jesse GIBBS' part and is known by the name of the hog yard. Also 50 acres of Cypress Swamp, the eastern most part of my patent. Also one Negro woman named Sylva and her child Lewis, reserving the use of the 2 Negroes to my wife until said Volentine comes of full age. Also all the stock remaining at his mother's death. Also Negroes Jack & Barbara after his mother's death. Daughter: Eliza GIBBS to have one Negro woman named Dilla and her child Matilda, 2 cows and calves, 1 bed and furniture, 1 chest & trunk, to be given to her when she comes of age or marries. The remaining estate is to be sold to pay debts and the balance remaining after the death of my wife shall go to Volentine GIBBS. Executors: 3 sons: Jesse GIBBS, Carney GIBBS, and Oliver GIBBS Wit: Robert FOSTER, Benjamin WATSON, JUNR. [signed] Cason GIBBS, SENR. {pgs. 151-153--Original found at the N.C. Archives} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 205. Nancy B. GIBBS in account with Jno. W. ROPER, guardian Vouchers from July 1824 - 1825; Mentions Negroes Maria and 4 children, Milly and 2 children and Melinda and child. The undersigned commissioners have examined the account and find a balance of $30.94 due the guardian. January 13th 1826. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, Benj'n. SAUNDERSON, Watson GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 206. James WATSON of Hyde Co. April 17, 1826/Probate: None listed Two grandsons: Samuel G. WATSON and Jabez G. WATSON to have the land and plantation whereon I now live containing 65 acres with 50 acres of Lake flats adjoining. Wife: Sarah WATSON I will and bequeath 1/7 part of my personal estate. Son: Benajah WATSON to have $100.00 Grandson: Gideon MIDGETT to have 15 acres of swamp land lying back of William WATSON'S and Reubin BENSON'S lands on the south side of the Lake. Grandson: Banister MIDGETT to have my one share in the Rose Bay Turnpike Company's road. The rest of the estate, both real and personal, should be divided equally between my three daughters, Nancy MIDGETT, Rebecca SWINDLE, Prudence SPENCER, and my grandchildren, the offspring of Mahala HODGES and Mary Eliza BURGES. It to be understoon that my grandchildren HODGES and my granddaughter Mary Eliza BURGES should have one share each. Should my granddaughter Mary E. BURGES died without heir, then her share to be divided equally between my 4 children: Nancy MIDGETT, Rebecca SWINDLE, Prudence SPENCER and Benajah WATSON. Lands not already bequeathed should be sold and divided as afore alluded. Executor: brother, Wm. WATSON Wit: Daniel MURRAY, Aar. CARROWON [signed] James WATSON {pg. 154} Copyright 1998, 1999 ********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **********************************************************************